Senior Buyer

Andurilindustries; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional to own the end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for critical defense components. You will guide procurement from engineering requirements through PO execution to invoicing, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

You will partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to select top suppliers, negotiate pricing and MSAs, expand or consolidate the supplier base, and proactively mitigate risks while meeting quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in technical procurement, material planning, or direct supply chain management.
• Experience navigating ERP and PLM systems and reading BOMs.
• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and achieving cost savings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own cradle-to-grave procurement lifecycle from engineering input to PO to invoice.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to select best suppliers.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and MSAs.
• Analyze market trends and manage the Approved Supplier List.
• Mitigate supply risks and drive projects to hit quality and delivery KPIs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Cost optimization

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

BOM reading

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

As a critical member of our Imaging Supply Chain team, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge engineering and flawless operational execution. In this role you will strategically shape our supply base, negotiate high-value agreements, and ensure critical components are delivered on time to support next-generation defense technologies. We operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where cross-functional agility is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• End-to-End Procurement Ownership: Drive the complete, cradle-to-grave procurement lifecycle—from early engineering requirements and purchase order execution to invoice resolution with finance.
• Strategic Sourcing & Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify, evaluate, and select best-in-class suppliers for complex technical components.
• Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization: Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and master service agreements (MSAs) while actively identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
• Supply Base Strategy & Health: Analyze market trends, benchmark supplier performance, and optimize our Approved Supplier List (ASL) through strategic expansion or consolidation.
• Operational Execution & Issue Resolution: Proactively mitigate supply chain risks, lead cross-functional projects to hit quality and delivery KPIs, and quickly resolve downstream receiving or accounting discrepancies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in technical procurement, material planning, or direct supply chain management (aerospace/defense or hardware manufacturing experience is a plus).
• Hands-on experience navigating and managing workflows within modern ERP and PLM systems; comfort reading technical drawings, specifications, or Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and delivering quantifiable cost savings.
• Strong analytical mindset with a bias for action; ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with an innate ability to build trust across both internal engineering teams and external vendor executives.

US Salary Range

$142,000 - $188,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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